Publisher's Description

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Book 1 of SHENANDOAH SISTERS. Two young Southern girls, one the daughter of a plantation owner and one the daughter of a slave, barely survive the onset of the Civil War and the loss of both their families. When these tragic circumstances bring them together, they join forces to discover if they can make a life for themselves. As their preconceptions give way to experience, they gradually learn to value their contrasting and complementing strengths and skills as they face the formidable task of keeping body and soul together in the aftermath of this devastating war. But is it possible the Lord they have come to know has something bigger in mind for the plantation than either of them can imagine?

Author Bio

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Michael Phillips is one of the premier fiction authors publishing in the Christian marketplace. He has authored more than fifty books, with total sales exceeding five million copies. He's also the editor of the popular GEORGE MACDONALD CLASSICS series.

Phillips owns and operates a Christian bookstore on the West Coast. He and his wife, Judy, have three grown sons and make their home in Eureka, California.

This book has an interesting theme and displays a nice perspective. I guess there is a sequel to it, because of how it ended. I might buy that too, am not certain yet. The uncertainty is, because it was nice to read, but not as satisfying as books from some really great writers, like Lynn Austen. Besides that I found the slave-english rather complicated to descifre, not even understanding some parts of it. That didn't hinder me enough though to want to put the book down. I kept on reading and enjoyed it well enough, though I found it a bit unbelievable every now and then. Only really good books I recommend to friends. I wouldn't warn against it though. Pleasant enough if you have lots of time. When not: better go for the really good writers.